Notable Houses
KILSBY HOUSE This is the first blog entry of a new documentary photography series featuring notable houses and gardens in the Llanwrtyd area. Kilsby House sits above the Irfon river and Valley and St David’s Church. It was originally named Glen View …. Read More
Real Ale Ramble
The Real Ale Ramble took place on November 27 and 28, 2021. Over 130 walkers completed either a marked 12 or 20-mile route. There were also 5 and 9 mile guided walks. The Saturday walkers were following the destruction of storm Arwen …. Read More
REAL ALE WOBBLE
REAL ALE WOBBLE November 21, 2021 The Real Ale Wobble made a welcome return to Llanwrtyd Wells on Saturday. The cycle ride is part of the Green Events organised Mid-Wales Beer festival. 319 cyclists started the event from the Bromsgrove School, and …. Read More
Dolwen Field
DOLWEN FIELD LATEST DEVELOPMENTS The Dolwen Field Development Committee, in partnership with Llanwrtyd Wells Town Council, has received initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for our “Bear Necessities of Life” project, it was announced recently. Made possible by National Lottery …. Read More
St David’s Church
The old parish church sits above the Irfon River, and at one time would have been the centre of the Llanwrtyd farming community. In 1164 Lord Rhys, owner of vast lands in old Breconshire, gave the hills behind the church to the …. Read More
Real Ale Wobble
The 34th Real Ale Wobble at Llanwrtyd Wells took place on November 16th, 2019. 500 riders entered and 475 started from the Bromsgrove Hall. Riders had a choice of 15 or 25 miles with technical sections and bonus loops. On the course …. Read More
Bog Snorkelling
The Rude Health World Bog Snorkelling Championships were held on Sunday, August 25th, 2019. On a beautiful, hot day 175 people entered to bog snorkel the 60-yard bog twice. The World Champion, Neil Rutter was once again attempting to beat his world …. Read More
